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Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs was charged with felony DUI resulting in death, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced Tuesday.

An accident involving the 22-year-old player happened at 3:39 a.m. local time in Las Vegas. Metro police say that Ruggs was driving a Chevrolet Corvette. Police believe the Corvette slammed into the rear of a Toyota Rav4, causing it to catch fire. Fire department personnel responded and located a deceased victim inside the Toyota.



Ruggs remained on the scene and showed signs of impairment. He was transported to UMC hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Photos from the scene showed heavy damage to both vehicles.

Rainbow is still closed in both directions while fatal investigators get a better look with daylight. Waiting for @LVMPD to release info on injuries or fatalities. @8NewsNow https://t.co/cS6w8Rrvb5 pic.twitter.com/SsO85v66VM

— Hector Mejia (@hectormejianews) November 2, 2021

Ruggs has 24 catches for 469 yards and two touchdowns in seven starts this season.

The 2020 first-round pick (No. 12 overall) caught 26 passes for 452 yards and two scores in 13 games (12 starts) in his rookie season.

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